Caribbean Dacha

This five bedroom, four and a half bathroom house is perfect for two or three families, great for entertaining should you have a group of friends on the island, or peaceful for just a few people looking for a quiet retreat. You will find a very spacious master suite with an outdoor shower room and a private balcony, two other large bedrooms (each with private balcony) in the main house, and two small bedrooms in the adjacent casita connected by a bathroom (also with outdoor shower) which we designed especially for children to give them a private space.

You dine alfresco under the wraparound terrace, or beside the horizonless pool. If you prefer not to cook, Chasti, our local caretaker was once the chef at a nearby restaurant. He has a way with the barbecue and is there to make your stay more comfortable. He is also a great resource of information about the island. Of course you should visit our favorite restaurants too: Media Luna, Cafe Blu, The Oasis at the Water's Edge, and La Campesina.

This colorful house full of heavy antique Indian and Indonesian Mahogany furniture features lovely little surprises like a cigar smoking tower and tiny balcony one flight above the house, and a narrow stair to the natural pool in the rocks one flight below the house. In case you don't want to completely leave civilization, we have satellite TV, a washer & dryer, and an extra refrigerator to keep those extra provisions cold.

We built this home during our stay in Puerto Rico but named it in memory of our time in Russia. Our Dacha, or country house, will be with us for many years and many happy memories. We think it is a great escape from a busy life and hope you will agree.